OG First Review: Emraan Hashmi Shines in His Telugu Debut, Pawan Kalyan’s Action Thriller Declared a “Paisa Vasool” Film

One of the most anticipated Pawan Kalyan starrers, They Call Him OG, has received its first reviews before release, and the early word on the streets indicates that this action thriller will surely please the masses. Sujeeth directed the thriller, where he pits Pawan Kalyan against Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi in a strong Telugu debut as Omi Bhav.

Pawan Kalyan vs. Emraan Hashmi – An Electrifying Big Fight

The movie centers around the bitter antagonism between Ojas Gambhira (Pawan Kalyan), the dreaded gangster who comes back to Mumbai after ten years, and Omi Bhav (Emraan Hashmi), his equally powerful rival. Featuring Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Prakash Raj, Rao Ramesh, Shriya Reddy, and Subhaleka Sudhakar in vital roles, this star-studded cast does justice to the screenplay.

Early Reviews Call ‘OG’ a Mass Thriller

Film critic Umair Sandhu shared his fresh take on social media calling OG "the power-packed, bloody mass thriller of 2025." He rated the movie 3.5/5, saying that “Emraan Hashmi is the show stopper! He has done a fantastic job.”

Furthermore, Sandhu stressed that the tale becomes riveting toward the end, with the climax and resolution in the last 20 minutes showcasing invigorating confrontation scenes between Pawan Kalyan and Emraan Hashmi, which he sums up as a complete paisa vasool experience for fans.

Release and Expectations of Fans

While being waited for all over India to be released on September 25, 2025, OG is being touted as one of the biggest mass entertainers of the year. The made-huge-hype-first-time-ever-collaboration between Pawan Kalyan and Emraan Hashmi will nevertheless ensure packed theatres and box-office glory.